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Local Rules Near BUR Airport

Hollywood Burbank Airport is a convenient airport for the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood area.

Whether you live, work, or study near BUR Airport, local ordinances in Burbank affect your daily life. This guide covers 25 categories and 112 specific rules we track for this area.

16 Permissive66 Moderate30 Strict

๐Ÿ”Š Noise Ordinances

Noise Ordinances regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Decibel Limits

Some Restrictions

Burbank sets base ambient noise levels under BMC 9-3-208: residential zones at 55 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 45 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM), commercial zones at 65 dBA. Noise may not exceed the base ambient by more than 5 dBA for machinery and equipment, or 20 dBA for leaf blowers.

Residential Day: 55 dBA (7 AM-10 PM)Residential Night: 45 dBA (10 PM-7 AM)

Industrial Noise

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 3 sets noise standards by zone. Industrial and commercial noise must not exceed the ambient level at property boundaries in residential areas. The entertainment industry presence means the city actively monitors studio-adjacent noise.

Standard: Must not exceed ambient at residential boundariesEnforcement: BMC Title 9, Chapter 3

Amplified Music & Events

Some Restrictions

BMC 9-3-213 makes it unlawful to operate any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, television, or sound-producing device so as to disturb neighboring residents, with any noise exceeding the ambient level by more than 5 decibels treated as prima facie evidence of a violation.

Code Section: BMC 9-3-213; 9-3-213.5; 9-3-215 to 9-3-221Prima facie limit: Ambient + 5 dB

Vehicle Noise

Some Restrictions

BMC 9-3-210 makes it unlawful to repair, rebuild, or test a motor vehicle during nighttime in or within 500 feet of a residential zone if it annoys a reasonable resident, and BMC 9-3-211 and 9-3-212 restrict loud vehicle operation and unmuffled engines except where preempted by California state law.

Code Section: BMC 9-3-210, 9-3-211, 9-3-212Repair buffer: 500 ft of residential zone, nighttime

Barking Dogs

Some Restrictions

BMC 9-3-207 prohibits keeping any animal or fowl that by any sound, cry, or behavior causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness in a residential area, and a violation is an infraction.

Code Section: BMC 9-3-207Standard: Reasonable person of normal sensitiveness

Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-1-105.8 limits permitted construction to Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., with no construction on Sundays or City holidays except owner-builder single-family work, emergencies, or a director-granted exception.

Code Section: BMC 9-1-1-105.8Weekday hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.

Quiet Hours

Some Restrictions

Burbank defines 'nighttime' as 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. and applies a lower ambient-noise base level (45 dBA) in residential zones at night than during the day (55 dBA), and a general prohibition makes any willful loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace unlawful at any hour.

Code Section: BMC 9-3-202, 9-3-208, 9-3-223Nighttime: 10:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M.

Outdoor Music

Some Restrictions

Burbank prohibits sound amplifying equipment from operating weekdays after 9 PM or before 9 AM, and at all times on Sundays, under BMC 9-3-208. Amplified sound may not exceed 15 dBA above the ambient noise level at the affected property line. Radios and musical instruments must not exceed ambient by more than 5 dBA.

Amplified Limit: 15 dBA above ambientWeekday Hours: 9 AM-9 PM only

Leaf Blower Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Gas-powered leaf blowers banned citywide effective January 2027 (adopted December 2025 with one-year grace period). All leaf blowers restricted in residential zones to 8 AM-6 PM, max 15 min/hr on lots under 0.5 acres, one blower per parcel, and noise may not exceed ambient by more than 20 dB.

Gas Ban: Effective January 1, 2027Hours: 8 AM - 6 PM in residential zones

Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

No Burbank city ordinance can directly restrict aircraft operations; aircraft noise is governed by federal law (the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 and FAA regulations), and Hollywood Burbank Airport instead runs a voluntary 10 P.M.-7 A.M. nighttime curfew after the FAA in 2009 declined to approve a mandatory one.

Governing law: ANCA 1990; 14 C.F.R. Part 161 (federal)Local authority: Preempted; no binding city ordinance

๐Ÿ  Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Registration Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Short-term rentals are effectively banned in Burbank. BMC 10-1-602 does not list STRs as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in R-1 and R-1-H residential zones. No formal permit or registration system exists.

STR Status: Effectively banned (BMC 10-1-602)Zoning: Not a listed use in R-1 or R-1-H zones

Occupancy Limits

Heavy Restrictions

Because short-term rentals are prohibited in Burbank, no enforceable STR occupancy limit exists. A 2021 proposed (but not adopted) ordinance would have capped occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two, never exceeding sixteen persons.

Current STR Occupancy Rule: None (STRs prohibited)Proposed (not adopted): 2 persons per bedroom + 2; max 16

Taxes & Fees

Heavy Restrictions

Since STRs are not permitted in Burbank, there is no established TOT collection system for STR operators. Unauthorized rentals are subject to code enforcement action. No established STR TOT rate.

TOT Rate (STR): N/A โ€” STRs not permittedStatus: Effectively banned

Parking Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Not applicable. Short-term rentals are banned in Burbank. No STR-specific parking regulations exist.

STR Status: BannedParking Rules: N/A - STRs not permitted

Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank prohibits short-term rentals. The City's Zoning Code defines 'Hotel' and 'Motel' to include short term rentals and vacation rentals, and 'Hotel uses of any kind are not permitted in residential zones.' There is no City short-term rental permit available; a 2021 Planning Board proposal to license up to 600 STRs was not adopted.

STR Status: Prohibited (classified as Hotel/Motel use)Code Section: BMC 10-1-203, 10-1-602, 10-1-627

Night Caps

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank effectively prohibits short-term rentals through its zoning code. Short-term rentals are not listed as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in any residential zone under BMC 10-1-602. The City Planning Board has recommended a formal ban. There is no night cap because STRs are not allowed.

STR Status: Effectively prohibitedNight Cap: N/A (not permitted)

Noise Rules

Heavy Restrictions

STRs are banned in Burbank, so no STR-specific noise rules exist. General residential noise standards under BMC Title 9, Chapter 3 apply to all properties.

STR Status: Banned citywideApplicable Law: General noise ordinance BMC 9-3

Insurance Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Not applicable. Short-term rentals are banned in Burbank. No insurance requirements for STR hosts exist since the activity is prohibited.

STR Status: BannedInsurance: N/A - STRs not permitted

๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Regulations

Fire Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Backyard Fires

Some Restrictions

Burbank has no separate backyard-fire ordinance; recreational backyard fires are governed by the 2025 California Fire Code adopted in Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9. A recreational fire must be 25 feet from structures/combustibles (15 feet for a portable outdoor fireplace, excepted at one- and two-family homes), constantly attended, and never used for open burning of waste, which requires a Fire Code Official permit.

Code Section: BMC 9-1-9 (adopts 2025 CFC); CFC 307.4 / 307.5Recreational fire clearance: 25 ft from structures/combustibles

Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Burbank has no fire-pit-specific ordinance, but it adopts the 2025 California Fire Code in Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9, which governs recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces. Under the adopted code a recreational fire must be kept 25 feet from structures and combustibles, and a portable outdoor fireplace 15 feet (except at one- and two-family dwellings), and the fire must be constantly attended until extinguished.

Code Section: BMC 9-1-9 (adopts 2025 CFC); CFC 307.4Recreational fire setback: 25 ft from structures/combustibles (CFC 307.4.2)

Fireworks

Heavy Restrictions

All fireworks are illegal in Burbank. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-5608.1(a), a local amendment to the adopted California Fire Code, flatly prohibits any person from manufacturing, possessing, selling, or discharging fireworks, with the only exception being a permitted public display. California's State Fireworks Law (Health & Safety Code section 12500 et seq.) separately bans possession of dangerous fireworks without a permit.

Code Section: BMC 9-1-9-5608.1(a) (fireworks prohibition)Scope: Manufacture, possession, sale, AND discharge all banned

Brush Clearance

Heavy Restrictions

Properties in fire hazard zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space per CA PRC 4291. Burbank Fire Department enforces brush clearance in hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) requires lean/clean/green landscaping; Zone 2 (30-100 ft) requires fuel reduction.

Defensible Space: 100 ft from structuresZone 1: 0-30 ft: lean, clean, green

Outdoor Burning

Heavy Restrictions

Open burning is prohibited in Burbank except by permit from the Fire Code Official for a short list of purposes. Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (a local amendment adding to the adopted California Fire Code) authorizes open-burning permits only for fire-hazard abatement, city lot-burning crews, fire-fighting instruction, and certain sponsored gatherings, and all permits must comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District rules.

Code Section: BMC 9-1-9-307.1.1.1 (Open Burning General)Permit required: Yes - from the Fire Code Official, limited purposes only

Wildfire Zones

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank has designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Properties in these zones face additional building requirements, vegetation management, and defensible space mandates under CA PRC 4291 and local fire codes.

VHFHSZ Areas: Verdugo Mountain hillside zonesState Law: CA PRC 4291 defensible space

๐Ÿš— Parking Rules

Parking Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

EV Charging

Few Restrictions

Burbank supports EV adoption through Burbank Water and Power programs. CA Gov Code 65850.7 requires streamlined EV charger permitting. New construction must include EV-ready parking per CA Building Code.

Permitting: Streamlined per CA Gov Code 65850.7Utility: BWP provides EV programs

RV & Boat Parking

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010.1 bars parking any Large Non-Commercial Vehicle (RV, motorhome, boat trailer, horse trailer, camper) on a public right-of-way unless a valid LNCV permit is displayed, and never within 80 feet of an intersection. Permits are 24 hours each, capped so no LNCV may stay on the street more than 72 hours.

Code Section: BMC Sec. 6-1-1010.1LNCV size trigger: 22 ft long OR 8 ft high OR 8 ft wide

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1008.1 makes it unlawful for any commercial vehicle exceeding 6,500 pounds unladen weight to park in any residential zone for any period of time. In commercial zones, trucks over 6,500 lbs may not park more than two hours, and no commercial vehicle may park there between 3:00 and 5:00 AM.

Code Section: BMC Sec. 6-1-1008 and 6-1-1008.1Residential-zone limit: Over 6,500 lbs unladen banned at all times

Abandoned Vehicles

Some Restrictions

Inoperable and abandoned vehicles are code violations in Burbank. CA Vehicle Code ยง22651 provides authority for removal. Report to Burbank Police or Code Compliance at (818) 238-5290.

State Law: CA Vehicle Code ยง22651Report: Burbank Police or Code Compliance (818) 238-5290

Driveway Rules

Some Restrictions

Vehicles must not block sidewalks when parked in driveways. Driveway dimensions and materials are regulated through BMC zoning standards. Front yard parking on unpaved surfaces is prohibited.

Sidewalk: Must not be blockedPaving: Driveway must be paved

Overnight Parking

Some Restrictions

Burbank has no citywide ban on overnight passenger-vehicle parking, but the 72-hour storage rule (BMC 6-1-1010) and permit-parking zones (BMC 6-1-1003) effectively limit overnight stays. Large Non-Commercial Vehicles (RVs, trailers) may not park overnight on the street without a displayed LNCV permit, and commercial vehicles are barred from commercial-zone streets between 3:00 and 5:00 AM.

Citywide overnight car ban: None (no blanket prohibition)Storage limit: 72 hours, BMC Sec. 6-1-1010

Street Parking Limits

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010 prohibits using city streets for vehicle storage: no vehicle may be parked on any street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours, and merely moving it within the same block does not reset the clock. Police may remove any vehicle left standing 72 or more consecutive hours.

Code Section: BMC Sec. 6-1-1010Max continuous parking: 72 hours on any street or alley

๐Ÿงฑ Fence Regulations

Fence Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Pool Barriers

Heavy Restrictions

Pool barriers must be minimum 60 inches tall per CA Building Code Title 24, Chapter 31. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. At least one additional safety feature (pool cover, alarm, or self-closing doors) mandated under the CA Swimming Pool Safety Act.

Barrier Height: 60 inches minimumGates: Self-closing, self-latching

Neighbor Fence Rules

Some Restrictions

CA Civil Code 841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires shared cost for boundary fences. Burbank allows fence exception permits for disputes. Spite fences over 10 ft are a private nuisance under CA Civil Code 841.4.

Shared Cost: CA Civil Code 841Spite Fence: >10 ft = nuisance (CC 841.4)

Material Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-603 and 10-1-628 prohibit fences, walls, and hedges from being composed of dangerous wire (razor, barbed, electric, or similar), and Table 10-1-603(A) requires any portion of a front-yard fence or wall over 3 feet to use an open design that is at least 50% see-through.

Prohibited materials: Razor, barbed, electric, or similar dangerous wireFront-yard open design (R-1 table): Over 3 ft must be >=50% open

Retaining Walls

Some Restrictions

Retaining walls under 4 ft (bottom of footing to top) are permit-exempt unless supporting a surcharge. Front yard setback allows max 4 ft combined fence/retaining wall height. Only two retaining walls per front yard, min 8 ft apart (6 ft with Director approval). All downslope walls must be screened with vegetation.

Permit Exempt: Under 4 ft, no surchargeFront Yard Max: 4 ft combined wall + fence

Height Limits

Some Restrictions

In Burbank's single-family R-1 zone, fences and walls are limited to 4 feet within the front-yard setback (6 feet for hedges), 6 to 8 feet within the street-facing side yard, and 8 feet elsewhere, all under Burbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-603 and Table 10-1-603(A).

Front yard setback (R-1): 4 ft fences/walls; 6 ft hedgesStreet-facing side yard (R-1): 6 ft to rear of house; 8 ft to rear of lot

Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Under the California Building Code (adopted by Burbank), fences not over 7 feet high are exempt from a building permit, while Burbank's zoning code requires a planning-side Minor Fence Exception Permit (for over-height up to 6 ft) or Major Fence Exception Permit (over 6 ft) to exceed the standards in BMC 10-1-603 and 10-1-628.

Building permit exempt (fence): Not over 7 ft (CBC 105.2)Building permit exempt (retaining wall): Not over 4 ft, no surcharge (CBC 105.2)

๐Ÿ” Animal Ordinances

Animal Ordinances regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Pet Limits

Some Restrictions

Under the Burbank Municipal Code, any premises keeping five or more dogs, cats, or a combination of them aged four months or older is a 'kennel' and requires a kennel permit. Fewer than five pets needs no kennel license.

Kennel Threshold: 5 or more dogs/catsCode Section: BMC 5-1-100 (definitions)

Exotic Pets

Heavy Restrictions

CA Code of Regulations Title 14 ยง671 prohibits most wild and exotic animals as pets statewide. Pygmy goats allowed with a city permit (max 1 per property). Horses require permit and R-1-H zone designation with minimum 3,000 sq ft per horse.

State Ban: CA Code of Regs Title 14 ยง671Pygmy Goat: Max 1 per property, permit required

Chickens & Livestock

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank bans crowing roosters on residential property and caps birds, fowl, rabbits, and chinchillas at 25 (combined) without a permit. Cows, goats (except one permitted pygmy goat), sheep, and most livestock are outright prohibited.

Roosters: Crowing roosters banned w/o permitBird/Fowl Limit: 25 combined (BMC 5-1-304)

Breed Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Burbank imposes no breed-specific restrictions. Its potentially-dangerous and vicious-animal rules are based on behavior, and California Food and Agricultural Code section 31683 prohibits any dog-control program from being breed-specific.

Breed Bans: None - prohibited by state lawState Law: CA Food & Agric. Code S 31683

Beekeeping

Some Restrictions

Beekeeping is subject to state regulations and Burbank zoning. CA Food & Agricultural Code requires CDFA hive registration. Must maintain water source on premises and comply with setback requirements. Contact Burbank Planning for zone-specific rules.

CDFA Registration: RequiredWater Source: Required on premises

Wildlife Feeding

Some Restrictions

Feeding wildlife is discouraged and may be cited as a nuisance under Burbank's general nuisance ordinance. Coyote awareness is a priority due to urban-wildland interface near the Verdugo Mountains.

Policy: Discouraged; may be cited as nuisanceCoyotes: Active management near foothills

Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

Dogs must be on a leash when off the owner's property in Burbank. CA Food & Agricultural Code 30500+ requires statewide dog licensing. Burbank enforces leash laws through Animal Control.

Leash Required: Yes, in all public areasLicense: Required per CA FAC 30500+

๐ŸŒฟ Landscaping Rules

Landscaping Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Rainwater Harvesting

Few Restrictions

Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in California. No state or local permit required for residential rain barrels. Burbank Water and Power may offer rebates for rain barrel installation.

Status: Legal statewidePermit: Not required for residential barrels

Tree Trimming

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank requires a written city permit to trim, prune, or otherwise maintain any tree in the public right-of-way or parkway, and unauthorized pruning of a public tree is unlawful (BMC 7-4-104; 7-4-113).

Code Section: BMC 7-4-104 (Maintenance of Street Trees)Permit: Written tree maintenance permit required

Water Restrictions

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank's Sustainable Water Use Ordinance (BMC 8-2-301 et seq.) limits outdoor irrigation by day, hour, and duration, and the city is currently in Stage III. Year-round Stage I rules also ban runoff onto paved surfaces and hosing down hard surfaces.

Code Section: BMC 8-2-304 (Sustainable Water Use Stages)Current Stage: Stage III

Grass Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Burbank caps parkway shrubs/ground cover at 8 inches above the curb and treats dry grass and overgrown vegetation as an abatable public nuisance, but the code does not fix a numeric lawn-height limit for private yards (BMC 7-4-110(B); 4-2-207).

Code Section: BMC 7-4-110 (Parkway/Intersection Plants)Parkway Limit: 8 inches above curb

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Heavy Restrictions

Removing any public (street/parkway) tree in Burbank requires a public tree removal permit, payment of the tree's appraised value, and replacement; the Parks Director also maintains a restricted list of landmark and outstanding trees (BMC 7-4-111; 7-4-108).

Code Section: BMC 7-4-111 (Removal for Construction) / 7-4-108 (Restricted Trees)Permit: Public tree removal permit required for any public tree

Weed Ordinances

Heavy Restrictions

BMC 4-2-208 requires owners to keep their property free of weeds at all times, and BMC 4-2-207 declares fire-hazard dry grass, brush, and curbline overgrowth a public nuisance subject to a 5-day abatement notice (BMC 4-2-209).

Code Section: BMC 4-2-207 to 4-2-209 (Weed Abatement)Owner Duty: Maintain premises free of weeds at all times

Artificial Turf

Few Restrictions

Artificial turf is permitted as a water-efficient landscape option in Burbank. AB 1572 (2024) bans irrigating non-functional turf with potable water for commercial properties. MWELO standards support turf alternatives.

Residential: PermittedCommercial Turf Ban: AB 1572 bans potable water on non-functional turf

Native Plants

Some Restrictions

Burbank's Sustainable Water Use Ordinance bans irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians and encourages drought-tolerant landscaping; new and rehabilitated landscapes must also comply with California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).

Code Section: BMC 8-2-304(A)(14) (median turf) + CCR Title 23 Sec. 490-495 (MWELO)Median Turf: Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians prohibited

๐Ÿ’ผ Home Business

Home Business regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Home Occupation Permits

Some Restrictions

Operating any home occupation in Burbank requires an approved business permit under Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-4-1901, applied for on forms prescribed by the Community Development Director. The Director reviews the application against Division 11 standards, inspects the premises, and may approve, deny, revoke, or suspend the permit; it is not transferable to a different person, address, or occupation.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-673.5 (Administrative Provisions)Permit Required: Business permit under BMC 3-4-1901

Signage Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-672.K prohibits any sign, nameplate, or other advertising on the premises of a home occupation except one non-free-standing sign per dwelling unit, not exceeding one-half square foot, located on the mailbox or near the mail delivery area. No alteration of the premises to attract attention to the home occupation is allowed.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-672(K) (Signs and Advertising)Max Signs: 1 per dwelling unit

Zoning Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 limits a home occupation to no more than the greater of 400 square feet or 20 percent of the combined dwelling/accessory floor area, restricts work to residents of the dwelling (one non-resident allowed only for a cottage food operation), and confines the activity and storage to inside the dwelling or an enclosed roofed accessory structure that is not a garage. A maximum of two home occupations may be conducted per residence.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-672 (Specific Restrictions)Max Floor Area: Greater of 400 sq ft or 20% of dwelling+accessory

Customer Traffic Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 provides that a home occupation shall not create pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that normal to a residential use, and bars commercial vehicles on the premises except one residential-use vehicle no longer than 22 feet and no higher than 8 feet that is used for residential purposes at least 51 percent of the time weekly. Music lessons are separately capped at ten students per day and two students per lesson.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-672(I), (J), (M)Traffic Standard: No more than normal residential traffic

Cottage Food Operations

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-672 expressly recognizes a cottage food operation as a permitted home occupation, allowing one non-resident employee and use of the home kitchen area permitted by the Health Department, with accessory structures limited to storage. Cottage food operations are governed at the state level by California Health & Safety Code Section 113758, which the City code cross-references.

City Code Section: BMC 10-1-672(B), (C), (D)(3), (F)State Law: CA Health & Safety Code Sec. 113758

Home Daycare

Few Restrictions

Family child care homes are protected by CA SB 234 (effective 2020). Cities cannot require zoning permits, special spacing, or concentration limits for family daycare. Small family daycare (up to 8 children) and large family daycare (up to 14 children) are permitted in residential zones by right.

State Law: CA SB 234 (2020)Small Daycare: Up to 8 children

๐ŸŠ Swimming Pools & Spas

Swimming Pools & Spas regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Hot Tub Rules

Some Restrictions

Hot tubs follow the same permitting and safety requirements as pools under CA Building Code. Prefabricated hot tubs may qualify for permit exemption if meeting size thresholds. Hot tubs are excluded from lot coverage when not enclosed in roofed structures.

Safety: Same barrier rules as poolsPermit: Required unless exempt size

Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Pool fencing must be at minimum 60 inches tall per CA Building Code Title 24. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. At least one additional safety feature mandatory under CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929).

Height: 60 inches minimumGates: Self-closing, self-latching

Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

All residential pools must comply with CA Swimming Pool Safety Act and Virginia Graeme Baker Act. At least two drowning prevention features required for new/remodeled pools. Anti-entrapment drain covers mandatory.

Drowning Prevention: Min 2 features requiredDrain Covers: VGB Act compliant required

Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Building permits are required for in-ground pool construction in Burbank. Above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons (entirely above ground) are exempt. Pool size and shape are not restricted beyond setback compliance. Community Development handles permits.

Permit Required: Yes, for in-ground poolsExempt: Above-ground <24 in deep, <5,000 gal

Above-Ground Pools

Few Restrictions

Prefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons do not require a building permit in Burbank. Safety barriers still required. Pools are excluded from lot coverage calculations if not enclosed in roofed structures.

Permit Exempt: <24 in deep and <5,000 galSafety: Barrier requirements still apply

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Accessory Structures

Accessory Structures regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Garage Conversions

Some Restrictions

Burbank allows converting an existing legal garage or accessory structure into an ADU under BMC 10-1-620.3, requiring removal of the garage door, permitting the existing nonconforming setback to be kept, and waiving replacement parking for the demolished or converted garage.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-620.3(C), (F), (H), (J)State law: Cal. Gov. Code 65852.2

Carport Rules

Some Restrictions

Carports are regulated as accessory structures under BMC Title 10 zoning. Building permits required. Carports may encroach into side/rear setbacks to minimum 3 ft only when in the rear one-third of the lot.

Permit: Building permit requiredSetback: Min 3 ft side/rear (rear 1/3 of lot)

Shed Rules

Some Restrictions

Burbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-604 treats detached storage sheds and similar buildings as accessory structures, capping the combined enclosed accessory floor area (excluding garages) at 1,000 square feet, requiring at least 6 feet of separation from other structures, and prohibiting kitchens, sleeping use, and most plumbing.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-604Max enclosed accessory area: 1,000 sq ft combined (excluding garages)

ADU Rules

Few Restrictions

Burbank permits accessory dwelling units ministerially in all residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MDR-3, MDR-4, R-1-H) under BMC 10-1-620.3, capping detached and attached ADUs at 850 square feet (1,000 with more than one bedroom) and a junior ADU at 500 square feet, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks.

Code Section: BMC 10-1-620.3Ordinance: No. 23-4,002, eff. 12/8/23

Tiny Homes

Some Restrictions

Tiny homes on foundations are regulated as ADUs under CA Gov Code 65852.2. Tiny homes on wheels may be classified as RVs and are not permitted as permanent dwellings. Burbank allows ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft detached.

On Foundation: Regulated as ADUOn Wheels: Classified as RV, not permanent dwelling

๐ŸŒ Environmental Rules

Environmental Rules regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Stormwater Management

Some Restrictions

Burbank complies with the LA County MS4 NPDES permit for stormwater management. Development projects must implement BMPs for stormwater quality. Construction sites require erosion and sediment control plans.

Permit: LA County MS4 NPDESBMPs: Required for new development

Flood Zones

Some Restrictions

Portions of Burbank near the Los Angeles River and Tujunga Wash are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas. Properties in Zone A or AE may require flood insurance and elevated construction. Contact Public Works at (818) 238-3915 or check FEMA maps at msc.fema.gov.

Flood Areas: Near LA River and Tujunga WashFEMA Maps: msc.fema.gov

Erosion Control

Some Restrictions

Construction projects must implement erosion and sediment control measures per the NPDES permit. Hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains face additional grading and erosion requirements. SWPPP may be required for sites over 1 acre.

SWPPP: Required for sites >1 acreHillside: Additional requirements near Verdugos

Grading & Drainage

Some Restrictions

Grading permits are required for significant earth-moving activities in Burbank. Hillside development near the Verdugo Mountains has additional grading restrictions. Drainage must be directed to approved outlets per city engineering standards.

Permit: Grading permit requiredHillside: Additional restrictions near Verdugos

Coastal Development

Few Restrictions

Not applicable to Burbank. The city is an inland community in the San Fernando Valley with no coastal zone. California Coastal Commission jurisdiction does not extend to Burbank.

Coastal Zone: Not applicableLocation: Inland San Fernando Valley

๐ŸŒฑ Cannabis Regulations

Cannabis Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

โ˜€๏ธ Solar Energy

Solar Energy regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

๐Ÿชง Sign Regulations

Sign Regulations regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

๐Ÿš๏ธ Property Maintenance

Property Maintenance regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

Property Blight

Some Restrictions

Burbank Code Enforcement enforces property maintenance, zoning, and unpermitted construction standards. Blighted properties are addressed through the BMC nuisance provisions. Report issues via OurBurbank 311 app or (818) 238-3800.

Enforcement: Code Enforcement divisionReporting: OurBurbank 311 app

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Vacant lots must be maintained free of weeds, debris, and fire hazards under Burbank's code enforcement standards. Property owners are liable for lot conditions. Violations reported through OurBurbank 311.

Maintenance: Must be weed/debris freeFire Hazard: Vegetation must be managed

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Few Restrictions

Snow is extremely rare in Burbank due to its Southern California climate. No snow removal ordinance exists. Property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of debris and obstructions under general property maintenance standards.

Snow Ordinance: None (snow is extremely rare)Sidewalk: Keep clear of debris

Garage Sale Rules

Some Restrictions

A Garage Sale Permit from Community Development is required. Sales limited to 2 consecutive days, maximum 2 permits per premises per 12 months. Seller must be owner/occupant and file an affidavit. Replacement permits available within 14 days for weather cancellations.

Permit: Required from Community DevelopmentDuration: Max 2 consecutive days

Trash Bin Storage

Some Restrictions

Trash bins must be placed at the curb with 3 ft clearance from parked cars, trees, mailboxes, and other objects for automated collection. Collection runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Rolloff bins on city streets require a Street Use Permit (14 days max).

Clearance: 3 ft from all objectsCollection: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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๐Ÿ”‘ Rental Property Rules

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Rental Inspection Programs

Some Restrictions

Burbank does NOT operate a proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program. The City launched a Housing Enforcement Unit (HEU) in March 2025 to investigate complaints under the Burbank Tenant Protection Ordinance (BMC Title 5, Chapter 4), but the HEU is complaint-driven, not a routine inspection program. There is no general rental-registration requirement, no annual per-unit fee, and no scheduled apartment-inspection cycle. State habitability law (Cal. Civil Code ยง 1941.1) governs minimum conditions.

Proactive RHIP: None โ€” complaint-driven HEUHEU Launch: March 2025 (complaint-based)

Just Cause Eviction

Some Restrictions

Burbank adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (No. 24-4,014) effective August 31, 2024. Requires just cause for evictions per CA Civil Code 1946.2. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance of 3 months rent (exceeding state minimum of 1 month). Anti-retaliation and anti-harassment protections added in 2025.

Ordinance: No. 24-4,014 (eff. 8/31/2024)Relocation: 3 months rent for no-fault eviction

Rental Registration

Few Restrictions

Burbank does not currently have a mandatory rental registration program. The Tenant Protection Ordinance focuses on eviction protections and relocation assistance rather than unit registration. State law AB 1482 applies to covered units.

Registration: Not requiredTPO Focus: Just cause eviction + relocation

Rent Control

Some Restrictions

Burbank does not have a local rent control ordinance. State law AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) applies, capping rent increases at 5% + CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, over 12 months. The city has been conducting a Rent Cap Study to explore local rent stabilization measures.

Local Rent Control: None (under study)State Law: AB 1482 rent cap applies

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๐Ÿš Drone Rules

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๐Ÿšช Soliciting & Door-to-Door

Soliciting & Door-to-Door regulations that apply near BUR Airport in Burbank.

๐ŸŒ™ Curfew Laws

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๐Ÿ“ Building Setbacks & Zoning

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๐ŸŒณ Tree Protection

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About This Area

BUR Airport is located in Burbank, California (Los Angeles County). The city has 112 ordinances on file across 25 categories. 16 are rated permissive, 66 moderate, and 30 strict. These rules apply to residents, visitors, and property owners in the BUR Airport area.

Rules can change, and enforcement varies. Always verify specific requirements with the city directly before making major decisions like building a fence, listing on Airbnb, or starting a home business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the noise rules near BUR Airport?

Burbank has 10 noise-related ordinances. Burbank defines 'nighttime' as 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. and applies a lower ambient-noise base level (45 dBA) in residential zones at night than during the day (55 dBA), and a general prohibition makes any willful loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace unlawful at any hour.

What are the parking rules near BUR Airport?

Burbank has 7 parking regulations. Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1010 prohibits using city streets for vehicle storage: no vehicle may be parked on any street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours, and merely moving it within the same block does not reset the clock. Police may remove any vehicle left standing 72 or more consecutive hours.

What local ordinances should I know about near BUR Airport?

The BUR Airport area in Burbank, CA is covered by 112 local ordinances across 25 categories including noise, parking, fire regulations, and more. This page provides a complete overview of all tracked rules.

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